Psychodynamic therapy is a therapeutic treatment that primarily focuses on the interpretation of mental and emotional processes. It shares much in common with psychoanalysis and is often considered a simpler, less time consuming alternative. Like psychoanalysis, psychodynamic therapy seeks to reveal the unconscious content of a client's psyche in an effort to alleviate psychic tension. Psychodynamic therapy increases a client’s self-awareness and grows their understanding of the influence of the past on present behavior. It allows clients to examine unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from past experiences and explore how they are manifesting themselves in current behaviors, such as the need and desire to abuse substances. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s psychodynamic therapy experts today.
My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning I am interested in how our pasts shape our experiences of the present. I am committed to ongoing education and continue to receive weekly supervision in psychodynamic theory and practice.
— Elio Beckman, Psychotherapist in Philadelphia, PAPsychodynamic therapy delves into how past experiences influence current behaviors and emotions. I facilitate a reflective space for clients to explore unconscious patterns and unresolved conflicts, fostering deeper self-awareness. This insight-oriented therapy encourages personal growth by uncovering and addressing the roots of emotional distress, helping clients achieve a more integrated and fulfilling life
— Rose Dawydiak-Rapagnani, Therapist in ,I specialize in insight-oriented therapy approaches that believes that early experiences serve as a template for your current patterns. I seek to understand how those experiences have shaped who you are, so that we can evaluate what is serving you and what is no longer useful. We'll work to formulate stronger, healthier strategies that allow you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
— Amy King, Clinical Psychologist in Centennial, COThrough the therapeutic journey, it offers the space to feel seen and emotionally held. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that is based in Attachment Theory as our childhood impacts our adulthood relationships. Part of the therapeutic journey is building a trust-based relationship. This is achieved through another perspective developed by Irvin Yalom, utilizing the here-and-now within the therapeutic relationship.
— Naomi Duffy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, CAI was trained in Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, which is a method of treatment grounded in depth psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and the sacredness of the therapeutic relationship. Fundamentally, I believe what has been broken in relationship must be healed in relationship, and this primary belief impacts all other aspects of the therapeutic experience. Though I use other modalities as well, psychodynamic psychotherapy is the foundational pillar of my work as a therapist.
— Amelia Hodnett, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Seattle, WAMost of my formative academic training was grounded in the principles of psychodynamic therapy which pays attention to processes as they impact current day behaviors. I use the treatment orientation in daily practice to help provide a holistic approach to the helping process.
— Sumantha Sen, Licensed Master of Social Work in New York, NYMy psychodynamic training and experience supports my clients to get to the root of the challenges they face in their close relationships and develop the tools and capacities to free themselves from their past patterns. I have completed an advanced 3 year training program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and I continue to train and consult weekly with two late career psychoanalysts.
— Nathan Michael, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Berkeley, CAI am interested in the formation of our ego structure, the organization of our personality and how we view the world. I am tuned into the presence of defense mechanism, how they protect us and why they were formed. I care about how our past experience shape who we are as people. I am tuned into the transference and counter transference in the therapy room. This means, what is happening between therapist and client and making meaning of behaviors and feelings.
— Lucy Roth, Clinical Social WorkerWhy psychodynamic/analytic therapy? The here and now psychotherapy relationship opens a stunning window into past, present, and future; into the deep wisdom of the unconscious; and into a creative flexibility that brings more and more wholesomeness, freedom, intimacy, and flourishing of the soul. I have doctoral and postdoctoral training in various contemporary analytic approaches, and I practice from a liberatory, feminist, relational stance.
— Aleisa Myles, Psychologist in Media, PAI was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University of Chicago. Psychodynamic therapy, combined with other approaches, such as energy therapy techniques can be very effective in treating a number of conditions. That said, I don't get stuck on one or two approaches. That would be like a medical doctor who only prescibes penicillin. A good therapist needs multiple tools in his or her toolbox.
— Stephen Finstein, Therapist in Dallas, TXIn psychodynamic therapy, I help you explore the underlying causes of your emotional struggles by delving into your unconscious mind. We'll uncover hidden patterns and unresolved conflicts from your past that influence your current behavior and feelings. Through this process, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness and understanding, allowing you to address the root of your issues. This approach fosters emotional growth, helping you develop healthier relationships and improve your overall well-being.
— Dr. AnnMarie Whithed, PsychologistI will help you explore the depths of your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Rooted in the belief that our past experiences and unconscious processes shape our present behaviors and feelings, psychodynamic therapy offers a powerful means of self-discovery and personal growth. We will work to uncover unconscious patterns, unresolved conflicts, and past traumas that may be influencing your current challenges and emotional struggles.
— Lauren Schechter, Psychotherapist in Philadelphia, PAI believe psychodynamic theory explains the power of the therapy process. By increasing awareness about who we are, how we interact with our world, and why we do the things we do, we discover patterns of relating to ourselves and others and explore the purpose of these patterns. This awareness empowers us to have choices over who we are and how we relate to others. Psychodynamic therapy allows us to get to the root of what is going on to create lasting change.
— Jenna Clough, Licensed Professional Counselor in Loveland, COI make use of psychodynamic therapy interventions to deep dive into clients' pasts and experiences and help form understanding and insight about current feelings, behaviors, and patterns. This can be used to increase self awareness and growth, as well as instigate behavioral change over time.
— Isha Kumar, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY